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title: "Pendulum Impact Tester"
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# Pendulum Impact Tester

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54c24dcc-57b2-4708-8aba-40ae5b874c9b

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for acquiring a Pendulum Impact Tester, intended for evaluating plastic packaging materials, with a focus on sustainable options such as biodegradable or bio-based materials. This contract falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" industry category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Metalitest Limited. The procurement process concluded with an active award on 22nd July 2025, and the contract is set to run from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2029. The total contract value is GBP 179,086.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those providing innovative solutions for testing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector could find this contract especially beneficial for growth, given the project's focus on sustainability and novel material development. Businesses that can offer unique, cost-effective, and sustainable testing solutions are well-positioned to achieve substantial benefits from such a contract with the Centre for Process Innovation Limited.

## Notice

CPI require a Pendulum Impact Test machine suitable for use on plastic packaging materials. This equipment will form part of a set of characterisation tools for novel sustainable plastic packaging, e.g. fully biodegradable or bio-based materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d41d808-9328-4eed-863e-db686763ef12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,086 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METALITEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d41d808-9328-4eed-863e-db686763ef12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d41d808-9328-4eed-863e-db686763ef12
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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